The Dark Crystal

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The Dark Crystal
PG
Adventure
Family
Fantasy
Release Date
December 17, 1982
Runtime
93 minutes
Director
Frank Oz

Cast

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    Jim Henson
    Jen / High Priest, Ritual Master
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    Kathryn Mullen
    Kira, a Gelfling

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Writers
David Odell, Jim Henson
Runtime
93 minutes

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